Dereliction

//dɛɹ.ɪˈlɪk.ʃən//

Word Type

Noun

The word "dereliction" can be used as a noun.

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

actus reus carelessness misconduct neglect neglectfulness negligence nonperformance wrongdoing wrongful conduct

Type Of (IsA)

negligence wrongdoing

Related Terms

derelict relinquish

Related Terms

abandoned abandoning derelict duty land neglect water willful

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